Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple Daegu

Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple Daegu

The colorful South Korean city of Daegu invites one and all to see its Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu also called Gwaneumjeon. Wontongjeon Hall is the main hall of the popular Pagyesa Temple. Monk Gyegwanbeopsa reconstructed the Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu in 1605 after the original building was destroyed by fire during the Japanese Invasion of 1592. Monk Hyeoneungjosa reconstructed the present hall in 1695.

The massive structure of the Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu measures three by three kan (kan is a traditional unit of measure referring to the space between the columns) and has a gabled roof and is supported by majestic round pillars adorned by undressed natural stones. The structural design of the Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu is typical of late Joseon period (1392-1910) architecture, especially pronounced by the eaves that are bracketed in a multi-cluster style. Wontongjeon was designated as Local Tangible Cultural Properties 7 on July 25, 1984.

The Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu enshrines a Buddhist statue, which is highly revered by the locals and the tourists alike. Based upon the wish words discovered within the Buddhist statue, it is possible to estimate that this wooden statue was created earlier than the year of 1448. Treasures 992.

Do visit Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu located at:

Address: 7 Jungdae-dong, Dong-gu
Phone: 053-984-4550

Admission charge for Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu:
The entry fee for Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu is included in the admission fee for Pagyesa Temple. No additional fee is charge for entering the hall.

Getting to Wontongjeon Hall in Pagyesa Temple, Daegu:
For tourists, the best way to reach Pagyesa Temple situated in Mt. Palgongsa is by taking the city bus No. 401 bound for Pagyesa Temple.

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